Sunday Interview Series: Wayne Township Trustee and Assessor

Wayne Township Trustee Rick Stevenson, his challenger Timothy Smith and Wayne Township Assessor Bev Zuber.

In today’s Sunday Interviews installment, we talk with Wayne Township Trustee Rick Stevenson, his challenger Timothy Smith and Wayne Township Assessor Bev Zuber.

To clarify, the interviews were recorded earlier.  This is called the ‘Sunday Interview Series’ simply because that’s the day of the week they are released.

The featured race for today is that of the Wayne Township Trustee.  Currently, Rick Stevenson, Democrat, holds the office.  He is being challenged by Republican newcomer Timothy Smith who has worked in the Wayne Township Trustee office and various other social service agencies.

Rick Stevenson interview – Official Wayne Township Trustee website

Timothy Smith interview – On Facebook

Two years ago, in the 2008 General Election, the Wayne Township electorate was given the choice of keeping their assessor, or having the County Assessor take over the responsibility.  The vote was 14,414 (53.09%) to keep the Assessor and 12,737 (46.91%) against.  Aboite (54.05%) and St. Joe Townships (55.72%) voted to do away with their Assessor.  The question on the ballot was the result of the Shepherd-Kernan report or the Local Government Reform Commission which examined local government to determine what cuts could be made.  Since then as well, the State has beefed up requirements for those wishing to run for the Assessor position.  Even though she is unopposed, I think you’ll find the interview with her enlightening.

Bev Zuber interview – Official Wayne Township Assessor website

Next week, at least one of the State level races will be featured.  As usual, there is the poll question to the right of this post asking who you’ll be voting for in the Wayne Township Trustee race.

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